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How You Can Be A Blessing-Magnet

The Bible says, “Be thankful in all circumstances.”

You see, some people put “conditions” to their happiness:

I’ll be thankful if I find a boyfriend who is as cute as Enchong and has the body of Derek.

I’ll be thankful if my husband changes.

I’ll be thankful if my friend apologizes to me.

I’ll be thankful if I get promoted in my job.

I’ll be thankful if I have a baby.

I’ll be thankful if I graduate from school.

I’ll be thankful if I buy a new cellphone.

Friend, don’t do that. Don’t be unfair to yourself!

Or you’ll never be happy.

Don’t wait for something to happen before you become thankful. Make a decision to be thankful for the blessings that you have right now!

And you’ll be happy forever.

Follow Psalms 77:11 when it says, I will remember your great deeds, Lord; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.

Do you know what will happen?

By being thankful, you’ll become a blessing magnet.

If you want to increase your blessings, you’ve got to be thankful for the blessings that are already there.

Being Thankful Is Dynamite

Being thankful is powerful.

It has explosive power.

When you’re thankful, you unlock your happiness. You unlock your peace. You unlock the storeroom of God’s blessings. And you unlock your wealth.

Let me explain.

Wealth is not your money. Wealth is not your land. Wealth is not your jewelry. Why? Because wealth is a feeling.

Because wealth is not measured by how much money you have. Or how much land you own. Or how much jewelry you possess. Wealth is measured by how thankful you are.

Let me tell you a story.

Two years ago, a man came up to me, asking for prayers.

Irritation was written all over his face.

With much anger, he said, “Please pray for me, Brother Bo. My heart is so heavy. I’m a salesman. I got P350,000 in commission…”

I looked at him in a funny way. I wondered, So what’s so bad about that?

He shakes his head, “I know that seems big, Brother Bo, but it should have been P500,000! But I didn’t reach my quota by just a few pesos. Because of that technicality, I didn’t get half a million. I got P350,000 only…”

He felt so bad.

I prayed over him and asked God to heal his hurt.

After praying for him, I went backstage.

A friend of mine was waiting for me there.

When I saw her, she was smiling from ear to ear. She said, “Bo, I’m so happy. I just received a P3000 increase in my salary!”

I began to laugh. Her gratitude was so refreshing.

Tell me. Who was richer among the two? The one who got P350,000? Or the one who got the P3000?

Answer: The one who got the P3000.

Why?

Because wealth is not measured by how much money you have. It’s measured by how thankful you are.

Be Thankful Even When It’s Difficult

I know.

Some of you might be saying, “But Bo, it’s so difficult to be thankful now. You don’t know what I’m going through. My problems are over my head.”

Perhaps you’re buried in debt.

Perhaps your relationships are broken.

Perhaps sickness is ravaging your body.

Friend, if you want more miracles in your life, you’ve got to be thankful not only for what you see, but for what you do not see.

Being thankful in all circumstances means penetrating the physical realm and going into the spiritual realm. Entering into the sphere of the invisible. And thanking God that He is working behind the shadows. That He is working behind the storms of your life.

I remember the story of my friend, Aiai de las Alas.

Is It Storming In Your Life?

She was telling me how nervous she was when her first major movie was about to be released—the first movie where she was the main star.

Before it’s opening day, she prayed to God that it wouldn’t rain. So that a lot of people will watch her movie. She even went to Baclaran, knelt down, and implored that there be no rain.

When she woke up on her movie’s opening day, it wasn’t raining. She looked out the window and it was storming!

She switched on the radio. The radio reporter said, “Today, Pagasa has declared Signal Number 3 over Metro Manila…”

Her heart sunk. That day, Aiai cried buckets of tears. She asked God why He didn’t answer her prayer. She felt abandoned by God.

But a few days later, she learned what really happened. Because of the storm, school was cancelled. And all the students went to the malls. And just on the opening day, her movie grossed P13 Million.

And her movie became the top grossing film of that year!

The storm became her biggest blessing.

Friend, are there violent storms raging in your life right now?

Don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Because God will turn that storm into your biggest blessing.

Let me end with one last instruction on being thankful…

Being Thankful On Credit

This is big.

This will impact your life in a powerful way.

Awhile ago, I told you to be thankful for the blessings that you already have. But you also have to learn to be thankful for the blessings that are yet to come.

Instead of praying with fear, “Lord, please give me a house. Please give me a house. Please give me house!” say instead with confidence, “Lord, I thank you for my house that is on it’s way!”

Thank God in advance for what He will do.

In the words of T.D. Jakes, Thank God on credit. (In other words, may utang pa si Lord sa iyo.)

Start thanking God in advance for the fulfillment of your dreams!

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

Excited for 2011

Time really flies so fast! 3 more months and 2010 will bid Goodbye and we'll say Hello to 2011!

Honestly speaking, I'm a bit disappointed with myself because another year will pass again and still I'm here. Hoping, wishing and afraid to try. I promise to myself that next year, I will try my very best to search for myself-- search for what I really want in my life and pursue it regardless of anything. This is my life and I'm not a kid anymore that I should always depend on my parents every time I decide for what I want. This time, I should act. I want to be happy and I'll search for it, pursue it and chase it!

I know the journey will take me long but I will just enjoy every opportunity that will come by. I always believe that God has lots of surprises that's in store for me. I'm excited to open it and seize the feeling when I have it. I don't like my job. I don't enjoy it. The reason that I only cling to it is just because I don't have any replacement for the moment. I tried to look for others but I failed. There's a reason I think but next year I will try to look for something that I will really enjoy doing! I hope I can find one. Pray for me. I want to grow up! I want to be independent! I want to be happy! I want to be contented! I want to feel complete! I'm going to be 24 and I should think of my future and be responsible for it!

All I can say is that, "Hey Germaine, I know you can do it! Remember what I wrote you, Go out of your comfort zone because I know you can do more than what you have done before! Just keep the faith! Be positive! Every thing will be okay! Good luck".

Hey You!

Dear Destiny,

I'm ready now. Where are you? I'm waiting..

Cares much,

Me ♥

What if today is your last day???

What if today was my last day? What if God allow me to know that today is the day that I will spend my last day on earth? What if? What will I do? How will I spend it?

Hmmmm.. I really don't know how will I feel and how will I spend it! Probably, I'll just stay at home. Enjoy the every minute that I'm with my family. I'll let them know that I really do love them. I was given my deadline and I think I should let these people feel that I'm blessed and thankful that they are my family.

I think I'll also spend those last hours of mine talking to God. I know that in a few minutes, I'll be with Him. I want to say sorry for those things that I've done wrong. I'll thank Him for the life that He let me borrowed to experience His wonderful creation here on earth.

If only I can gather all the people I love in one place, I'll do it! But if I can't, I'll just remember and reminisce those days that they made my life worthwhile. I'll keep it till my next life!

Sometimes, I wonder what if we know our expiration date? Will life be spend more wisely? Will we be a better person? But the reality is that God only knows. Maybe He wants us to live our life the best way we can each and every day that we are breathing. He wants us to enjoy it. Seize it while you have it. Life is short to just waste it!

Live.Love.Laugh! :)

A letter to Someone I love--- Myself! :)

Dear Germaine,

Hey! What's up? How's 23 years of your life? Pretty good huh! Not so bad, just average! :) Well, for the past 23 years, I saw how you've grown. I saw how you've strived hard to reach your goals. I saw how you've made mistakes. I saw how you've failed. I saw how you've been hurt. I saw how you wished, how you dreamt and how you wanted to be loved. I saw how you've transformed to the person that you are now from being a little girl to a teenager and to a young woman now. I am a witness of all you've been through because I'm you.

For the past 23 years, there were times that I wanted to hate you. I wanted to hate you for being weak, vulnerable, unpredictable, sensitive, fearful, kind and caring. I wanna hate you for being all of these and more. But I can't. Why? Because I'm you. But still, despite of that, I'm still proud of you because you've tried to be the best that you can. You've gone a long way and when I look at you, I'm proud of what you are now!

For the past years, you've been the best and the worst version of yourself. You've done simple things that made a great impact in someone else's life and you've also made a simple mistake that affected someone so bad. You've been this and that. You've been afraid to try and explore the world because you don't trust yourself that you can do it. But inside yourself, you want to give it a try. You're just not that courageous to follow it. I know in time, you'll have that confidence! But on the other side, I love it when you try to be positive and cheerful as possible when life knocks you down because you believe that everything happens for a reason.

Despite of it all, I knew you learned from all of them and somehow, I know.. you grew up.

Now, you're going to be 24 later this year, and life is really getting quite serious no matter how much we deny it. It's like life is growing old also and we can't stop it. Sometimes, we wish it would just slow down because it started to get scary and all we wanted is to have fun. You're going to be another year older and life would probably give you a hard time. If that comes, just stay strong. Don't lose grip because your family and friends will be there for you holding your hand and helping you up. And the best of it all, God will not let you fall. Ever. You know He'll catch and carry you. He'll hug you and take away the pain. Just keep the faith.

Just keep on loving. Show the people you love how you feel because I know that's what you do best. If you get hurt, it's okay to cry but you gotta get back up right on the track and continue loving. But never ever forget to love yourself. And believe that you deserve to be loved. Why? Because I am you and I love you.

I wish you all the happiness. Go out your comfort zone because I believe you can do more than what you have done before. Be not afraid! Try new things. Meet new people. Explore. Laugh as long as you want. Cry when it needs to. Believe. Be the best that you are! Life is good!

Someday, all your prayers, wishes and dreams will be answered and will be yours. Just believe it will happen! God has plans for you. He always gives what's best for you. Just trust His PERFECT TIMELINE!

Be blessed and be a blessing! :)

Love lots,

Me.. You.. Germaine ♥

Waiting for this to happen..

He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold on to him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you.

Bob Marley

Someone..

Right now at this very minute, someone is very proud of you. Someone is thinking of you. Someone cares about you. Someone misses you. Someone wants to talk to you. Someone wants to be with you. Someone hopes you aren't in trouble. Someone wants to hold your hand. Someone wants you to be happy just for you. Someone thinks you ARE a gift. Someone wants to hug you. Someone loves you. Someone admires your strength. Someone is thinking of you and smiling. Someone wants to be on your shoulder to cry on. Someone thinks the world of you. Someone wants to protect you. Someone would do anything for you. Someone wants to be forgiven. Someone is grateful for your forgiveness. Someone wants to laugh with you about old times. Someone remembers you and wishes you were there. Someone needs to know that your love is unconditional. Someone wants to tell you how much they care. Someone wants to share their dreams with you. Someone wants to hold you in their arms. Someone wants YOU to hold their in your arms. Someone treasures your spirit. Someone wishes he could STOP time because of you. Someone loves you for who you are. Someone wants to be with you. Someone hears a song that reminds him of you. Someone is glad that you're his only true love. Someone wants to be your friend. Someone stayed up all night thinking about you. Someone is alive because of you. Someone believes that you are their soul mate. Someone wants to be near you. Someone misses your guidance and advice. Someone values your guidance and advice. Someone has faith in you. Someone trusts you. Someone needs you to send them this letter. Someone needs your support. Someone needs you to have faith in them. Someone needs you to let them be your friend. Someone will cry when they read this.

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